Hire a bike for free with Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries

Whether you're new to cycling or want to explore a bit further from home, you can hire bikes for free with this scheme.

The Yorkshire Bank Bike Library scheme is a partnership between the bank, Welcome to Yorkshire and Cycle Yorkshire, and is the first bike bank scheme in the world. It allows people to donate their unwanted bikes, which are then repaired and serviced, before being made available to members of the public for free at locations up and down the county.

There are a range of different models available, including some for disabled riders at selected locations, so whether you're young or old you can get out and enjoy the countryside by bike.

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The scheme was started in 2016, following on from the success of the Tour de Yorkshire, and there are now a total of 57 donation stations and 46 bike libraries, with around 5,000 donated bikes and over 36,000 opportunities to ride.

It offers opportunities for everyone to learn to ride and enjoy cycling, regardless of their circumstances, income or location. The bikes can be hired for a day, a week or even longer and libraries are available across the county, including around Leeds, Wakefield, York, Sheffield, Hull, Scarborough, Bradford and Huddersfield.

Details of all the bike library locations can be found on the Yorkshire Bike Libraries website. At some sites there are eligibility restrictions on who can hire, such as pupils at particular schools,but others are open to all.